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$1,697,000

197 Lake Raponda Rd Wilmington, VT 05363

4 beds
3 full
2,420 sqft
1.7 acres
$701 / sqft
House

Property details

About 197 Lake Raponda Rd

This vintage renovated waterfront home is being offered for the second time in 40 years. Lake Raponda allows motorized craft, with primarily private beach front, and a small local boat launch and public beach. It is located conveniently down from the Mt Snow Ski Resort, on a quiet road, affording year round enjoyment and solitude. This home has been lovingly maintained, updated, and expanded by the current owners, and features a lodge style quite unique in the area which offers warm charm and Vermont rustic styling perfect for a retreat. Inside you are treated to vaulted ceilings in the main living room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace. There are freshly painted walls and exposed woodwork throughout, a country kitchen with gas stove and basin vintage sink, great light from the many windows and updated lighting, a tremendous great room addition perfect for entertaining with wood stove for ambiance, two main floor suites including a large primary, an upstairs guest suite, a spacious sleeping loft, great storage and closet spaces, a den/tv room ideal as an office or overflow sleeping, and lake views from every bedroom. Outside you'll find a large stone patio with hot tub which leads down to the extensive perennial landscaping and path to the water. There is a boathouse at the lake for lake storage, a large dock, swim platform, and level lawn space for fun in the sun. The home has a detached garage great for off season boat storage or whatever you may need. Updated septic!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingPropane, Baseboard, Electric
StatusActive
Size2,420 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size1.72 Acres
Year built1924
MLS #5051400
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Oven, Electric Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Heating: Propane, Baseboard, Electric
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $1,697,000
  • Price/SqFt: $701
  • Annual Tax Amount: $10,578
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: Lake Raponda Road to #197 just up from Ware Road.
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 2,420 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 1.72 Acres
  • MLS Number: 5051400
  • Office Name: Berkley & Veller Greenwood/Dover
  • Office Phone: (802) 464-8900
  • Listing Agent: Adam Palmiter

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jan 03, 2022
Home Sold
$975,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$475,000$10,578
2022$475,000$10,578
2021$475,000$10,445
2020$475,000$10,755
2019$460,000$10,755
2018$460,000$10,360

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Twin Valley Elementary School

Public District PK-5

2.7 mi

360 Route 100 North

5

Academy School

Public District PK-6

11.2 mi

860 Western Ave

2

Green Street School

Public District PK-6

12.9 mi

164 Green St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $56,667. Most Wilmington, VT residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

39%
<35k
30%
35k-100k
30%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

46%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
34%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

10%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • HuntingHunting
  • NASCARNASCAR
  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods
  • DillardsDillards
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Texas RoadhouseTexas Roadhouse
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Hardee'sHardee's

What do the neighbors drive?

  • SubaruSubaru
  • CadillacCadillac
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • New CountryNew Country
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • Classic CountryClassic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 197 Lake Raponda Rd

The listing price of 197 Lake Raponda Rd property is $1,697,000.

The property 197 Lake Raponda Rd is a house located in Wilmington, Vermont, 05363.

Active Listing: 197 Lake Raponda Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 197 Lake Raponda Rd are: Twin Valley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Academy School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Green Street School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Brattleboro Area Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Dummerston Schools (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Putney Central School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Twin Valley Middle High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Brattleboro Union High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Leland & Gray Union Middle and High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $10,578 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on January 3, 2022 for $975,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 197 Lake Raponda Rd has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

The property 197 Lake Raponda Rd is 2,420 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 197 Lake Raponda Rd is 1924.

This home is located at 197 Lake Raponda Rd in Wilmington, VT and zip code 05363. This 2,420 square foot home, which was built in 1924, sits on a 1.72 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,697,000.

Wilmington, VT housing market in June 2025 saw over 0 listings sold above listed price, more than 2 sold at listed price and over 2 sold below. The number of listings in Wilmington, VT increased by 78.9% between May and June 2025.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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